8 responses from Mr AW Coles (Individual)
1. Mr AW Coles (Individual) : 10 May 2012 09:15:00
Paragraph No.
7.1 General Comment
2.1 Do you consider that the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD is sound?
No
2.2 If NO please identify which test of soundness your representation relates to by selecting the relevant option(s) below and completing section 2.3.
The DPD is not justified in that it is not founded on a robust and credible evidence base and/or is not considered the most appropriate strategy when considered against the reasonable alternatives.
The DPD is not consistent with national policy.
2.3 Please give details of the change(s) you consider necessary to make the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD sound, having regard to the test you have identified at question 2.2 above.
It would be helpful if you could state your proposed change to the DPD and the reasons why you think it is necessary.
I would like to be associated with all of the points raised by GADAC, David Core, Christine Core and the Green Spaces group and in addition add some observations of my own. I do agree with all of the above that the proposals appear unsound and quite unacceptable to local informed opinion. The whole process has further damaged the already low opinion and lack of confidence in the District Council (swimming pools, failed developments, likely closure of promenade due to washout, access to Rowanside etc.)
You must forgive me for appearing cynical but I feel it right and proper to air my views – which I am afraid you may find unpalatable but are based upon over 55 years of actively observing the operation of local government and my training in presentation.
I would stress that I am apolitical and do not belong to any party. There appears to be potentially serious political implications arising - in that only Liberal Democrat activists (and of course commercial interests) appear to be in favour of either the conclusions or indeed the way that the process has been followed. We note that rational development at Milnthorpe (- Not in My MPs back yard!)) have been rejected in favour of the development in Grange where there is a large Conservative vote.
I would also point out that the housing study included a questionnaire that highlighted key service (in bold type) lines in such a way as to appear to ‘invite’ the completion of those lines – more black arts?
I have seen much of the correspondence between David Core and SLDC and am almost shocked in the failure of competently address valid issues – raised by an experienced and Chartered Engineer.
I wish to be kept informed about the progress, or hopefully abandonment, of this ill conceived and executed project. I would hope to be fit enough to take the opportunity to examine many points in detail from the documents I have cited in front of the Inspector.
I should add that once there is a credible Town Council representing Grange I will be more than willing to give my assistance to them and others such as David Core and Richard Davies in formulating a rational and acceptable plan for Grange and hopefully with others for the Cartmel Peninsula.
3.1 If your representation is seeking a change, do you consider it necessary to participate in the oral part of the examination?
NO, I do not wish to participate at the oral examination
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2. Mr AW Coles (Individual) : 10 May 2012 09:18:00
Policy/Site No.
LA1.3 Housing Allocations - All Grange-over-Sands sites
2.1 Do you consider that the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD is sound?
No
2.2 If NO please identify which test of soundness your representation relates to by selecting the relevant option(s) below and completing section 2.3.
The DPD is not justified in that it is not founded on a robust and credible evidence base and/or is not considered the most appropriate strategy when considered against the reasonable alternatives.
The DPD is not consistent with national policy.
2.3 Please give details of the change(s) you consider necessary to make the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD sound, having regard to the test you have identified at question 2.2 above.
It would be helpful if you could state your proposed change to the DPD and the reasons why you think it is necessary.
The proportionate scale of the proposed development in Grange is similar to that of the gerrymander of the London suburbs in the mid 1900’s. The inclusion of the unacceptable Fell road site appeared to have been included merely to have something to remove as a sop to public opinion-a standard black arts technique I believe!
. Most of the points raised in respect of one site apply equally to all of the Grange Proposals. The flooding caused during the High Grange construction should have well made the points about the impermeability of the limestone sub strata.
3.1 If your representation is seeking a change, do you consider it necessary to participate in the oral part of the examination?
NO, I do not wish to participate at the oral examination
Please tick the box if you wish to be notified when the document is submitted, published and adopted.
Please notify me
3. Mr AW Coles (Individual) : 10 May 2012 09:20:00
Policy/Site No.
LA3.1 Mixed Use Allocation at Berners Pool, Grange-over-Sands
2.1 Do you consider that the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD is sound?
No
2.2 If NO please identify which test of soundness your representation relates to by selecting the relevant option(s) below and completing section 2.3.
The DPD is not justified in that it is not founded on a robust and credible evidence base and/or is not considered the most appropriate strategy when considered against the reasonable alternatives.
The DPD is not consistent with national policy.
2.3 Please give details of the change(s) you consider necessary to make the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD sound, having regard to the test you have identified at question 2.2 above.
It would be helpful if you could state your proposed change to the DPD and the reasons why you think it is necessary.
The proportionate scale of the proposed development in Grange is similar to that of the gerrymander of the London suburbs in the mid 1900’s. The inclusion of the unacceptable Fell road site appeared to have been included merely to have something to remove as a sop to public opinion-a standard black arts technique I believe!
Most of the points raised in respect of one site apply equally to all of the Grange Proposals. The flooding caused during the High Grange construction should have well made the points about the impermeability of the limestone sub strata.
3.1 If your representation is seeking a change, do you consider it necessary to participate in the oral part of the examination?
NO, I do not wish to participate at the oral examination
Please tick the box if you wish to be notified when the document is submitted, published and adopted.
Please notify me
4. Mr AW Coles (Individual) : 10 May 2012 09:22:00
Policy/Site No.
LA3.2 Mixed Use Allocation at Land South of Allithwaite Road, Kent's Bank, Grange-over-Sands
2.1 Do you consider that the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD is sound?
No
2.2 If NO please identify which test of soundness your representation relates to by selecting the relevant option(s) below and completing section 2.3.
The DPD is not justified in that it is not founded on a robust and credible evidence base and/or is not considered the most appropriate strategy when considered against the reasonable alternatives.
The DPD is not consistent with national policy.
2.3 Please give details of the change(s) you consider necessary to make the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD sound, having regard to the test you have identified at question 2.2 above.
It would be helpful if you could state your proposed change to the DPD and the reasons why you think it is necessary.
The proportionate scale of the proposed development in Grange is similar to that of the gerrymander of the London suburbs in the mid 1900’s. The inclusion of the unacceptable Fell road site appeared to have been included merely to have something to remove as a sop to public opinion-a standard black arts technique I believe!
Most of the points raised in respect of one site apply equally to all of the Grange Proposals. The flooding caused during the High Grange construction should have well made the points about the impermeability of the limestone sub strata.
3.1 If your representation is seeking a change, do you consider it necessary to participate in the oral part of the examination?
NO, I do not wish to participate at the oral examination
Please tick the box if you wish to be notified when the document is submitted, published and adopted.
Please notify me
5. Mr AW Coles (Individual) : 10 May 2012 09:24:00
Policy/Site No.
LA3.3 Mixed Use Allocation at Guide's Lot, Grange-over-Sands
2.1 Do you consider that the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD is sound?
No
2.2 If NO please identify which test of soundness your representation relates to by selecting the relevant option(s) below and completing section 2.3.
The DPD is not justified in that it is not founded on a robust and credible evidence base and/or is not considered the most appropriate strategy when considered against the reasonable alternatives.
The DPD is not consistent with national policy.
2.3 Please give details of the change(s) you consider necessary to make the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD sound, having regard to the test you have identified at question 2.2 above.
It would be helpful if you could state your proposed change to the DPD and the reasons why you think it is necessary.
. The proportionate scale of the proposed development in Grange is similar to that of the gerrymander of the London suburbs in the mid 1900’s. The inclusion of the unacceptable Fell road site appeared to have been included merely to have something to remove as a sop to public opinion-a standard black arts technique I believe!
. Most of the points raised in respect of one site apply equally to all of the Grange Proposals. The flooding caused during the High Grange construction should have well made the points about the impermeability of the limestone sub strata.
3.1 If your representation is seeking a change, do you consider it necessary to participate in the oral part of the examination?
NO, I do not wish to participate at the oral examination
Please tick the box if you wish to be notified when the document is submitted, published and adopted.
Please notify me
6. Mr AW Coles (Individual) : 10 May 2012 09:30:00
Paragraph No.
0.0 Whole Document
2.1 Do you consider that the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD is sound?
No
2.2 If NO please identify which test of soundness your representation relates to by selecting the relevant option(s) below and completing section 2.3.
The DPD is not justified in that it is not founded on a robust and credible evidence base and/or is not considered the most appropriate strategy when considered against the reasonable alternatives.
The DPD is not consistent with national policy.
2.3 Please give details of the change(s) you consider necessary to make the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD sound, having regard to the test you have identified at question 2.2 above.
It would be helpful if you could state your proposed change to the DPD and the reasons why you think it is necessary.
No indication is given of the only feasible route of an essential Cartmel Peninsula relief road is along the Cartmel Valley, past the residences of Lib-deem Councillors, that should clearly be constructed before any further development is made that would increase the loading of the B5277. I note that in response to an FOI enquiry CCC was unable to answer a simple question on the layout of the B5277 (number of multi property access points that did not comply with current requirement for splays!) this indicates that any comments on suitability of the B5277 for more traffic lack credibility.
It is noted that the rejection my proposals for designating the Grounds of the Cartmel Grange Nursing Home as open space appears to have been based upon an out of date map which shows the old position of the listed structure ‘Albert’ and no consideration of the rejection of polytunnel on an adjacent site was recently rejected by SLDC . This is clear indication that at least this part of the study does not appear to have been competently executed and therefore casts doubts on the rest!
I gain the impression that a very poor piece of work has been produced and adopted and that no one in SLDC is man enough to recognise that in so far Grange / Cartmel peninsula is concerned the document is quite unacceptable to local informed opinion and thus contrary to declared Government Policy.
3.1 If your representation is seeking a change, do you consider it necessary to participate in the oral part of the examination?
NO, I do not wish to participate at the oral examination
Please tick the box if you wish to be notified when the document is submitted, published and adopted.
Please notify me
7. Mr AW Coles (Individual) : 10 May 2012 09:34:00
Paragraph No.
1.9
2.1 Do you consider that the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD is sound?
No
2.2 If NO please identify which test of soundness your representation relates to by selecting the relevant option(s) below and completing section 2.3.
The DPD is not justified in that it is not founded on a robust and credible evidence base and/or is not considered the most appropriate strategy when considered against the reasonable alternatives.
The DPD is not consistent with national policy.
2.3 Please give details of the change(s) you consider necessary to make the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD sound, having regard to the test you have identified at question 2.2 above.
It would be helpful if you could state your proposed change to the DPD and the reasons why you think it is necessary.
I would comment that the documentation is not user friendly and could have been presented in a much more accessible form if SLDC really wanted to obtain local approval.
3.1 If your representation is seeking a change, do you consider it necessary to participate in the oral part of the examination?
NO, I do not wish to participate at the oral examination
Please tick the box if you wish to be notified when the document is submitted, published and adopted.
Please notify me
8. Mr AW Coles (Individual) : 10 May 2012 15:37:00
Policy/Site No.
SO Site Omission
If you have selected a ‘Site omission’ please enter the site reference or location and relevant policy below
The grounds of Cartmel Grange Nursing Home should be designated as Important Open Space
2.1 Do you consider that the South Lakeland District Council Land Allocations DPD is sound?
No
2.2 If NO please identify which test of soundness your representation relates to by selecting the relevant option(s) below and completing section 2.3.
The DPD is not justified in that it is not founded on a robust and credible evidence base and/or is not considered the most appropriate strategy when considered against the reasonable alternatives.
